ZDFmediathek

4.3
149K reviews
10M+
Downloads
Content rating
Parental guidance
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About this app

Thanks to the shared streaming network of ARD and ZDF, you have convenient access to a huge cosmos of content with modern search and recommendation technologies.
There is also a lot of content from funk, phoenix, ARTE and 3sat available to you - all of which can be personalized according to your own preferences.

• TRU DOCU
• follow me.reports
• Crime and Punishment
• ARTE Re:
• Tracks
• ARTE Concert
• phoenix on site
• phoenix parliament
• Cultural period
• Till Reiners' Happy Hour
• NANO

Bingen without end and without a subscription!

ZDF media library:

• your entertainment streaming app
• your series streaming app
• your movie streaming app
• your sports streaming
• your sports streaming app
• your documentary streaming app
• your comedy streaming app

Use the free ZDF app - after all, you've already paid with your broadcasting fee!

One step ahead: Many programs are available in the ZDFmediathek before they are broadcast on TV:

• ZDF Magazine Royale
• today show
• Feature films
• 37 degrees
• TerraX
• The mountain doctor
• Cash for rares

And even after that: missed the today show on Friday evening or the kick-off of the DFB Cup final? Thanks to the ZDFmediathek, you can still access the entire offering of Second German Television - conveniently via the app - whether you want to watch TV series and films that have already been broadcast at a later date or want to follow the game of your favorite club live on your tablet.

Of course, you can also access the media library via the browser. However, the app offers other practical features that you don't want to miss:

• comfortable, direct access and intuitive layout
• Remember individual TV shows and videos
• Reminder function: Notification of your favorite shows
• View individual content offline
• Access to your personal “My ZDF” area from multiple devices
• Play everything on your TV via Chromecast
• Second Screen: There are additional offers for many TV programs that you can use at the same time on your smartphone or tablet

📺 Live TV with additional information
Are you a big winter sports fan, but will you be sitting on the train during the next important biathlon race? Thanks to the ZDFmediathek, you can still follow the fight for the podium places live and not miss any missed shots or overtaking maneuvers. The live streams from ZDF and its partner channels are available around the clock directly in the media library app. Everything you need: Internet access, your smartphone or tablet and possibly headphones.

🎥 On-demand videos: Watch TV whenever and wherever you want
Missed your favorite show? You have access to the entire ZDF media library via the app and can catch up on watching when the time suits you. The films or series are available online for at least a week after broadcast - many formats are even longer. You can choose from tens of thousands of on-demand videos. In the “Last Chance” category you get an overview of the programs that will soon go offline.

Speaking of offline: If you don't have access to WiFi or a mobile data connection for a long time, you can stock up on your favorites in advance. Almost all films and TV series can be made available to watch offline in the app. The download is of course free!

📄 Watch list etc.: Make the ZDFmediathek your personal media library
Are there any TV shows you don't want to miss an episode of? Remember these formats via the app so that you don't miss anything! You can also receive push notifications to remind you of new episodes of your favorite show. If you don't get around to it straight away: simply add all the videos that you would like to watch later to your personal watch list. As a registered user, you can access the ZDFmediathek app from any device on which you have installed:

• Smartphone
• Tablets
• Smart TV
Updated on
Nov 21, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, App activity, and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.6
97.2K reviews
A Google user
November 28, 2018
I used to like the ZDF Mediathek App. However they applied some changes recently, and since then the "Untertitel" functionality does not work or it simply does not appear to any program. It was a very good functionality for me and many others who like the ZDF content and use it to learn a bit of German. If they fix this, I will definitely change my review.
55 people found this review helpful
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Celeste Andriette Achilles-Bennett
August 19, 2024
Almost finished with intermediate a2 deutsch (German) and found this. I love it so far. This will definitely step up my learning and fluency. The shows and movies are great!
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Hugo Castillo
November 21, 2022
Usability is ok. Unfortunately when streaming through chromecast, live tv is constantly interrupted and in football games audio comes before picture. I saw in a separate review that issues with Chromecast were solved, I uninstalled and reinstalled the app to be sure before testing it again. Summary: issues with chromecast remain. 2 years after feedback, nothing has improved
53 people found this review helpful
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What’s new

Wir haben Fehler behoben und die Performance verbessert.